Mirghulam means “the name Ghulam with the epithet Mir”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mirghulam is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Mirghulam mean?
Literally: mir (epithet) + ghulam (name)
غۇلام: ئىسمى، مىر: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Mirghulam (مىرغۇلام) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Ghulam with the epithet Mir” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Mirghulam in Uyghur
What does Mirghulam mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مىرغۇلام and Mirghulam (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Ghulam with the epithet Mir” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mirghulam come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mirghulam a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mirghulam is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Mirghulam across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مىرغۇلامArabic script | Boy | same as above: “the name Ghulam with the epithet Mir” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mirghulam
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Mirghulam
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mirghulam rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AhmetBoy“more praiseworthy; most praiseworthy”same language (uyghur)
- Nuri'asimBoy“light of purity; pure son”same language (uyghur)
- KaminBoy“hidden, secret”same language (uyghur)
- YarBoy“friend, companion; God”same language (uyghur)
- SubahBoy“beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- BehriBoy“benefit, gain; sea (in Arabic)”same language (uyghur)
- SehranGirl“wakeful, alert, vigilant; protector, guardian”same language (uyghur)
- TursunbegBoy“the name Tursun with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mirghulam
What does the name Mirghulam mean?
Mirghulam means “the name Ghulam with the epithet Mir”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mirghulam a girl's or a boy's name?
Mirghulam is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mirghulam come from?
Mirghulam is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mirghulam?
Mirghulam is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Mirghulam have?
Mirghulam has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: غۇلام: ئىسمى، مىر: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+2 more)
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